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J700 MRY

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

95,683 mi
Last recorded95,683 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ700 MRY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 95,683 miles

Under Trays

Engine Covers

Pass 1 May 2025 91,880 miles

covers under bonnet and car and sills covering components

Pass 2 May 2024 85,233 miles

Engine Covers

Under Trays

Pass 27 Apr 2023 78,634 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Apr 2022 72,377 miles

Engine Covers

Under Trays

Pass 1 May 2021 65,278 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 58,718 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 52,365 miles

under body plastic covers

Pass 28 Apr 2018 44,818 miles

plastic covers

rear tyres 2.5mm

Pass 8 May 2017 36,538 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 3 May 2016 28,540 miles

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills

Fail 3 May 2016 28,540 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing one missing (4.2.A.1e)

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills

Pass 23 Apr 2015 20,012 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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J700 MRY is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 69,651 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J700 MRY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J700 MRY?

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What year was J700 MRY registered?

J700 MRY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 10 May 2012.

Is J700 MRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J700 MRY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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